They contend that with a reportedly Rs 2,273-crore profit, it has been a 'balanced' year for the Hindi film industry, which can now look forward to more fireworks and a Rs 200-crore club in the next two years.

Summing up 2012 as 'a balanced year', Vinod Mirani told IANS: "Be it small budget films or big films or unusual genres - all of them worked well at the box office. This year was better than the last few years because all kinds of films worked, which is a very positive sign."

In the first half, a bouquet of small-budget non-commercial films with unusual themes like 'Kahaani', the woman-centric thriller, 'Vicky Donor' on sperm donation, and 'Ishaqzaade', rowdy romantic actioner, did exceptionally well by earning Rs 75 crore, Rs 45 crore and Rs 40 crore respectively. Biggies like 'Agneepath', 'Housefull 2' and 'Rowdy Rathore' too yielded gold at the box office by joining the Rs 100-crore club.

Three Khans - Salman, Shah Rukh and Aamir - rule the roost and the second half was dominated by them. Their releases 'Ek Tha Tiger', 'Jab Tak Hai Jaan' and 'Talaash' respectively became pots of gold. So did Saif Ali Khan-starrer 'Cocktail'.